hey i have a 1.8L eagle talon....i think there is something wrong with the alternator..but not sure...i start it up and let it run for like 2 min...and cut it back off and then try to start it again...it turn slowly and stop...i dont know whats wrong...can anyone help me....thanks
94 eagle talon
Oct 04, 2006
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94 Eagle Talon 1.8L owner here.
It isn't the alternator if you can start it the first time (if the battery had not been removed it was charged which is one of the functions of the alternator).
I would suspect compression issues - maybe head gasket.
I would start it up, let it run as you did before, turn it off then loosen all the plugs (no need to take them out but let them be loose).. Try starting it again (it won't start). If it turns over easily then there may have been too much compression.
If so check the oil and oil filler cap. If it looks slightly brown and a little like chocolate then coolant is leaking into the oil.
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